Sizlan Serpents on Social Media

Ira started a snake breeding business despite initially being afraid of snakes. He now has 105 snakes and has been breeding them since January 2021. He got into snake breeding because he saw some amazing snakes that were out of his price range and decided to buy the components to breed them himself. He is passionate about the care and well-being of his snakes, checking on them daily and keeping detailed records of their activities. He houses his snakes in metal racking systems with plastic bins, except for the larger snakes which are in PVC enclosures. He also enjoys spending time with the snakes, letting them crawl on him and taking them outside to stretch their legs. Ira discusses the challenges of snake care, including maintaining humidity and heat levels. He emphasizes the importance of climate control and backup power sources to ensure the well-being of the snakes. Ira also shares his passion for breeding different snake species and creating unique genetic combinations. He explains how he uses a genetic wizard to plan his pairings and produce snakes with desirable traits. Ira highlights the visual appeal of certain snake genetics and the varying price ranges to cater to different customers. He also talks about his experience at reptile shows, including setting up his booth and interacting with customers. Ira differentiates himself by providing extensive information and documentation to potential buyers. He mentions the helpfulness of the reptile community and recommends using the online platform Morph Market to find and purchase snakes. Ira Koser shares his experience with snake breeding and running his business, Sizzling Serpents. He discusses how he came up with the name for his business and the involvement of his family in the venture. Ira also talks about the learning curve and challenges he faced in understanding snake genetics and ensuring the accuracy of his breeding projects. He emphasizes the importance of research, reliable food sources, and cleanliness in snake breeding. Ira shares his favorite part of the process, which is when the eggs hatch, and his least favorite part, which is dealing with deformities or loss. He encourages people to open their minds to snakes and overcome their fears.